Auberge de la Fontaine is the hotel for travellers who want to sleep like a Plateau resident. It stands at 1301 Rue Rachel Est, directly across from Parc La Fontaine, the green heart of the neighbourhood, in a three-storey Victorian-style building. The two-minute walk to the park's ponds and paths is the main attraction: you can jog, stroll or picnic first thing, and in winter the park becomes a place for skating when conditions allow. The inn offers six room types, from Chambre de La Fontaine with a queen bed to the Lafontaine Executive Suite with a park view and a balcony, and configurations with two queen beds that sleep four, so it works for couples, friends and families. A daily breakfast buffet is available for a fee, served in the morning, and there is a bar and lounge, laundry and dry cleaning, and on-site car rentals. Wifi is free in all rooms and in some public areas. There is no pool or fitness room, so this is a stay about location and character rather than facilities. Parking is limited and costs extra, with street parking nearby, and pets are not allowed. The front desk keeps set hours, so if you expect to arrive late, contact the inn in advance.
Location and surroundings
From the inn, Avenue du Mont-Royal, the Plateau's main street of cafes, shops and restaurants, is a five-minute walk, and Rue Saint-Denis and Sherbrooke Street are about ten minutes away. Boulevard Saint-Laurent, the Main, is a little farther, which puts many of Montreal's best-loved bars and restaurants within walking distance.
The Mont-Royal metro station is about a 13-minute walk, and the airport is about a 36-minute drive, so allow time if you are catching an early flight. The neighbourhood is residential and calm in the evening compared with downtown, which many visitors find a relief after a day of sightseeing.
Rooms and who they suit
The Executive Suite with a park view and a balcony is the room to ask for if you want the Plateau at its most atmospheric, with trees and the park in the window. The two-queen rooms suit families or two couples travelling together. Rooms vary, so check the details of the one you book, and ask about quieter rooms if you are a light sleeper, since the building faces a lively park in summer.
The breakfast buffet is convenient, but the area has many good bakeries and cafes, and a stroll along Mont-Royal Avenue for a croissant is a pleasant alternative.
Who it suits
Couples, travellers who love neighbourhood life, and families who want green space on the doorstep. It is less suited to visitors who need a pool, a fitness room, direct metro access or the Underground City for a winter trip, and the Old Port and downtown are a metro ride away. Check-in begins in the afternoon and runs until late evening, and check-out is before noon. Parc La Fontaine, the Plateau and Mile End are all steps away, and the metro links you to the old town in about fifteen minutes.
Why stay here
- ✓Facing Parc La Fontaine
- ✓Victorian-style building
- ✓Six room types including park-view suite
- ✓Daily breakfast buffet
- ✓Bar and lounge
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Laundry and dry cleaning
- ✓On-site car rental
Good questions
Is it near the park?+
Yes. The inn is across from Parc La Fontaine, about a two-minute walk from its paths and ponds.
Does it include breakfast?+
A daily breakfast buffet is available for a fee, served in the morning. Check the rate you book for what is included.
Does it have a pool or gym?+
No pool or fitness room is listed. It has a bar and lounge, laundry, dry cleaning and on-site car rental.
